I’m thinking about using the same plastic frame of the Hori stock joysticks (not the HRAPs!), and I am wonder if it is okay to just swap the microswitches rather than replacing the whole thing with a mutilated Sanwa joystick.
The long answer: Yes. As long as it fits and the actuator hits the switches, you’re fine.
The short answer: Yes, but why not just try it out instead of asking?
what stick is it your trying to do this to?